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The US Q2 2010 GDP Report: Good News For Tech, Not So Good For Employment
Posted by Andrew Bartels on August 4, 2010
While taking in the latest US GDP report and its implications for the tech markets, I have been struck by a pattern of US business putting its money into technology instead of people. Part of the increased tech investment is replacement of old servers and PCs, but most investment has been in technologies to cut costs and improve efficiency. These purchases have been good news for the US tech market, which (as I predicted) is growing strongly. However, it is not so good for the overall economy. The lift to US economic growth from business IT investment is a positive, but the corporate reluctance to hire new employees is making consumers reluctant to spend. Moreover, much of the business investment in computer equipment is flowing overseas in the form of imports of these products, which is also hurting US GDP growth. So, the strong outlook for the tech market is paradoxically contributing to a less robust outlook for the US economy.
The US Department of Commerce released its preliminary report on US Gross Domestic Product in Q2 2010 last Friday, July 31, 2010, and today posted more detailed numbers on business investment in computer equipment and communications equipment. In addition to providing Q2 2010 data, there also were revisions in data for business investment in computer equipment, communications equipment, and software for 2007 to Q1 2010. So, let's look at what the latest data is saying about the state of the US tech market.
The good news is that US business investment in technology is growing strongly and that the decline in 2009 was not as deep as the prior data had suggested. Business investment in computer equipment, communications equipment, and software rose by 12% in Q2 2010, following a 10% rise in Q1 2010. The strongest category was computers and peripheral equipment, with 31% year-over-year growth in Q2 2010, 21% in Q1 2010, and 13% growth in Q4 2009. Communications equipment investment grew by 7%, a slowdown from 10% growth in Q1. And software investment rose by 8%, the same growth rate as in Q1 2010 (see Table 1).
Table 1: US Business Investment In IT Equipment And Software Is Growing Strongly
Percentage change from prior year in business investment in: |
Computers and peripheral equipment* |
-10% |
13% |
21% |
31% |
Communications equipment |
-9% |
2% |
10% |
7% |
Software |
-1% |
4% |
8% |
8% |
Total |
-5% |
5% |
10% |
12% |
*Excluding capitalized systems integration services
Source: US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, National Economic Accounts, Gross Domestic Product, July 31, 2010 (http://www.bea.gov/national/index.htm)
In addition, revisions to the data on business investment in technology lowered the growth rate in 2008 (from 4% to 2%) but reduced the decline in 2009 (from -9% to -4%). The biggest change came in software, which changed from -8% in 2009 to a revised 0% growth that year. The decline in investment in computer equipment and peripherals was slightly smaller in 2009, down 12% instead of 14%. The main effect of this change will be to dampen the growth rates for software investment in 2010, due to a higher base of measurement from prior quarters in 2009 (see Table 2).
Table 2: Revisions to 2007-2009 IT Investment Data Lowered 2008 Growth, Reduced 2009 Decline
Percentage change from prior year in business investment in computers, communication equipment, and software* |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
Before July 2010 revisions |
6% |
4% |
-9% |
After July 2010 revisions |
6% |
2% |
-4% |
*"Computers" excludes capitalized systems integration services
Source: US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, National Economic Accounts, Gross Domestic Product, July 31, 2010 (http://www.bea.gov/national/index.htm)
The not-so-good news came in the rest of the GDP report. While real GDP grew by 2.4% (a little less than our assumption of 2.8% growth in our July 21 report on the US and global IT market), personal consumption (which makes up about two-thirds of GDP) grew by just 1.6%, as continued high unemployment kept consumers cautious in their spending. Strong growth in business fixed investment (17% annualized growth), residential investment (28%), and federal government spending (9.2%) accounted for the strong performance and helped push real GDP growth higher than growth in consumer spending. However, the $50 billion rise in business fixed investment in equipment (at seasonally adjusted annual rates adjusted for inflation) from Q1 2010 to Q2 2010 was partly offset by a rise in imports of capital goods, which caused net exports of goods to drop by $89 billion (in similar terms). Moreover, much of the positive lift from government spending will fade by Q4 2010 as the economic stimulus program comes to an end, and recent weakening in home sales and housing starts suggests residential investment will not provide as much of a lift in coming quarters. So, continued economic growth will depend on consumers continuing to make or increasing their purchases and businesses continuing to invest in equipment and software.
I remain cautiously optimistic that the US economy will continue to grow (albeit slowly) and that businesses will continue to invest in IT goods at much faster rates than the overall economy is growing. I will wait to update my US tech forecasts until I have more complete data from other sources; however, I expect any changes to my July 2010 forecasts will be minor. In the meantime, I will presenting my current 2010 data for US information and communications technology (ICT) purchases by industry and firm size (along with data on asset-intensive industries that are the best targets for Smart Computing solutions) in a Forrester Teleconference on August 31, 2010, on "Best Industries For ICT And Smart Computing Solutions."
Still, I would be a lot happier if unemployment was falling more rapidly, consumer spending was strong, and businesses were more inclined to hire new employees and invest in technology for growth, rather than use technology simply to cut costs. That might happen naturally, but it would be more certain if there were renewed federal stimulus spending coupled with credible plans to reduce Federal budget deficits in the long run.
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Dracula agrees with Mavis in new Hotel Transylvania clip
Written by Marty Shaw on 8/30/12 • • Filed under: Videos
The latest clip for Hotel Transylvania has birthday girl Mavis preparing for an argument with her father, but Dracula throws her off guard by readily agreeing.
It's a scene that many parents can probably relate to, except for the pacing on the ceiling and discussions held while eating rats, as 118-year-old Mavis (Selena Gomez) prepares to take a stand against Daddy Dracula (Adam Sandler) to get what she wants. However, all her preparations seem to be thrown out the window when her father caves in. Just about everyone will know that Drac seems to be a bit too accommodating in this instance, so the scene surely leads up to something big.
I love how the moment seems realistic and out of this world at the same time. Of course, walking on the ceiling and being a 118 years old is just a tad fanciful, but Mavis wouldn't be first kid (animated or otherwise) to imitate a parental unit spewing out rules they don't like, and she does a pretty good Dracula imitation.
I had my doubts about Hotel Transylvania at first but I'm starting to warm up to it. The animated film arrives in theaters September 21.
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Trade restriction
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A trade restriction is an artificial restriction on the trade of goods and/or services between two countries. It is the byproduct of protectionism. However, the term is controversial because what one part may see as a trade restriction another may see as a way to protect consumers from inferior, harmful or dangerous products. For instance Germany required the production of beer to adhere to its purity law. The law, originally implemented in Bavaria in 1516 and eventually becoming law for newly unified Germany in 1871, made many foreign beers unable to be sold in Germany as "beer". This law was struck down in 1987 by the European Court of Justice, but is still voluntarily followed by many German breweries.
Case study: Headlamps[edit]
Rectangular headlamps were promoted in the United States where round lamps were required until 1975. By 1979, the majority of new cars now had the rectangular headlamps. Again, the U.S. permitted only two standardized sizes of rectangular sealed-beam lamp: A system of two 200 mm x 142 mm high/low beam units corresponding to the existing 7" round format, or a system of four 165 mm x 100 mm units (two high/low and two high-beam) corresponding to the existing 5¾ inch (146 mm) round format.
In 1968, the U.S. Department of Transportation outlawed any decorative or protective element in front of the headlamps whenever the headlamps are switched on. Glass-covered headlamps, used on e.g. the Jaguar E-Type, the pre-1968 VW Beetle, the Porsche 356, the Citroën DS and Ferrari Daytona. therefore had to be equipped with uncovered headlamps for the US market, further altering the look of European models sold in the United States. This change meant that vehicles designed for solid aerodynamic performance could not achieve it for the US market. In 1984, the DOT changed this rule, allowing replaceable-bulb headlamps of nonstandard shapes. However, this change did not mean that an automaker could equip a vehicle with the same type of headlamps in the US as in the rest of the world. United States headlamp standards are governed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which is incompatible with the UNECE standards used in most of the rest of the world. Canada has its own headlamp standards similar to the US standard, but allows UNECE-compliant headlamps. Also headlamps were not only used in cars but also used for traffic violation stops.
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Sunday, February 03, 2013
The Etsy Store is Open!
I have a few more Valentines cards up my sleeve and in my brain trying to get out, but it's been a busy weekend.
I started by finishing this wreath. It's been percolating forever (since last fall at least) and I was glad to finally get it out and finished.
It's made entirely of felt flowers. While I'm happy to have it finished, and while I do think it's lovely, I have a real soft spot for that fluffy polka dotty one up there. :o) I will not be heartbroken if that one doesn't sell. ;o)
Friday afternoon was spent making a huge mess in my offudio. I got a couple of cards made, and they made me super happy, but it was still a mess. It's amazing I was able to function in such chaos...
While I was busy making a mess in the offudio, Beanie was busy in her room...
Somebody is trying to give up her afternoon nap. Nooooooooo! I need that time!!!!! :oS
A bored Bean is not a good thing... I don't think I would have been so upset if I hadn't spent all afternoon Wednesday moving out the 18-24 month clothes and sorting through the 2Ts and putting them in the drawers. ARGH!
Friday saw us driving to have dinner with Sarah, Erik and the girls at Red Robin (I love going there--the food is decent and I can be guaranteed my children won't be the loudest in the restaurant) and then brought Erin home with us.
She and Lil had a blast! They wanted to stay up until midnight, and they made it! Ah, sleepovers. :o) They slept until about 8:00 or so Saturday morning and then went to a birthday party and finished off the day playing here.
While they were partying, Beanie, B and I hit the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and I found a couple of goodies there (I'll share when I've finished the projects I have ideas for) and then we headed for Lowe's where we purchased the materials necessary to convert Bean's closet into a more usable space.
I have taken the doors off the tracks in both girls' rooms as those sliding closet doors are the bane of my existence. They are continuously falling off the track and are nigh on impossible to slide across the carpet. :oS I'm going to hang a tension rod and a cute shower curtain in their place. It's not ideal, and we'll be hanging onto those doors, but for now, this is the plan.
I spent last night poring over the Baker Creek Seeds catty, planning our gardens for the year. I missed doing that last year so I'm more than happy I got on the stick last night. I'll post more about my garden plans later, but for now, I'm delighted to have my seeds ordered and the time to sit and start planning out my beds for the spring. :o)
I ADORE winter and am grateful for the snow we've had, but as wonderful as it is, there comes a point when I long for warm days and cool evenings and the beauty of spring blossoms. I'm making plans for those days. :o)
1. See above. :o)
2. Freddie found a warm spot the other night:
We were good as long as he didn't sit up and block the screen. ;o)
3. Nothing but "bad for you" apps this evening--nachos, chips and dip, guac (okay, not so bad for you in small amounts), velveeta/rotel dip and the like. Mm. :o) It's good to eat like this once in a while--it makes me remember why I don't eat like that that often. ;o)
4. The girls have discovered Brien's childhood Legos and have been playing with them all day.
5. You should see all the green sprouts I have everywhere from where I planted my bulbs in the fall. It's going to be SO gorgeous and fragrant around here! :o)
No milestones.
9 comments:
- jorijepps said...
The wreaths turned out great! I am so happy that you have your shop up and running.
I can't wait to hear about your garden plans! Thank you so much for the advice you gave me for mine! - 2/03/2013 4:32 PM
So glad the store is open!! Oh my what a mess in Bean's room. I would have either flipped or cried. Not sure which!
Jane - 2/03/2013 6:37 PM
- Jess said...
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- Bailey's Leaf said...
The store is delightful! :)
- Anna See said...
Great job on the etsy store!!!
- Christina said...
Congratulations!! I know you will do great things on Etsy. :)
- jaydee said...
Yay... congrats on your opening!!!
Now.... I laughed out loud when I saw the mess that the tornado called Beanie left behind. Man, how can one child create that much chaos in such a short amount of time! I know it's funny to me... but I sure wouldn't have liked to clean it up!
I can't wait to see all your bulbs come up!
jaydee - 2/04/2013 8:26 PM
I keep checking for the wreaths!!! I hope I don't miss when you add them :(
After seeing the mess from the Bean just wanted to make sure her dresser is anchored to the wall. I'm sure it is but I would feel awful if I didn't ask. - 2/05/2013 2:57 PM


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Developing Right Now: America has even MORE energy reserves than expected
May 1, 2013 -
Yesterday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) released its updated assessment of America's oil and natural gas resources in the Bakken and Three Forks formations. The new assessment shows that the United States has double the amount of oil and triple the amount of natural gas than previously thought. The new in...
ICYMI: Fracking Rules Coming in Weeks
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Today, The Hill newspaper published an article on the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell's proposed federal rules on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). In this article, Secretary Jewell states that it will be a matter of weeks not months before new federal rules on fracking will be released. Since November of 2010 when the ...
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"Larger than Life, Reacher Comes Through Again!"
Your mother told you not to hitchhike and she was correct. But then YOU are not Jack Reacher the 6' 5", 250 lb ex-military cop. This book is classic Reacher. For the Reacher fans, you have probably already downloaded Book 17. If you are new to the series, it would be best to click on "View Series" and start at the beginning although that is not at all necessary to get the full enjoyment of "Wanted Man". Dick Hill does his usual outstanding job as reader. So unpack your toothbrush and settle in to another Lee Child masterpiece. If this review was helpful, please let me know.
"Outstanding First Novel"
I enjoyed every minute of this thriller. The characters were well developed and I actually cared about what happened to each of them ... even the dastardly villain. Very good narration as well. I look forward to the next installment of this series and more from Mason Cross.
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This is possibly the worst novel I have ever tried to listen to. After struggling hard to endure the first seven tedious hours, I finally pushed the flush handle and sent it to the trash can. There was not a single character that I cared about and kept wishing all of them would just be killed and my agony would end. Still it went on and on. The book was made even more horrible by a narrator who talked so fast my ear was always three words behind his droning. After over 500 Audible books, this is only one of two that gets one star across the board. One star is one too many!
Apparently the reviews of "Solid Colors" were so bad Audible deleted them and replaced the free short story with this flotsam and deleted the reviews. Consequently, I will NEVER read another Neil Gaiman book. Shocking behavior by Audible. Why not just rate my books for me Audible? OUTRAGED!
"Mitch Rapp Saves the World Again!"
Eureka! I have finally finished all 13 books of the Mitch Rapp series and I loved them all. I actually liked the series better than I did Jack Reacher. Okay, these books are not literary masterpieces but are quite entertaining. In this, the most recent book, Mitch and his team managed to save the world again. If you are just looking for some bubblegum for the mind, I highly recommend this series.
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"Who Cares?"
What can I say? I found this book to be rather inane and pointless. It was a struggle to get to the end of it. The plot and the characters just did not grab me. It might be funny to those studying for their bar exam but not for me. Save your credit and pass on this one.
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"Very Bias Interpretation of the CIA"
I was very disappointed with this book. The author just cherry-picks the data which supports his opinion and ignores the rest. I cannot recommend it as something worth reading.
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"A Classic Holiday Story"
This is a classic holiday tale suitable for all members of the family and maybe even a bedtime story. Just follow the goose and enjoy the mystery. Thank you to Audible for providing it this holiday season and Happy Holidays to the Audible family.
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"What Happened in Your Life?"
A signifcant effort by StoryCorp to collect the lives of ordinary people. Something to reflect on during our USA Thanksgiving holiday. A big thanks to Dave Isay and to Audible for offering these segment for free.
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"Tumbling Dice"
I rolled the dice and I was pleasantly surprised by this book. After attempting to read "Life" purportedly written by Keith Richards, I had given up on Stones books. "Life", in my opinion, was more-or-less the ravings of a person hoping to rewrite history. Philip Norman presents Mick Jagger in a documentary style; neither extoling nor degrading this icon of music history. The reader was mediocre at best. If you like those big lips and scrawny body, you will like this book.
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"A Scary Tale"
At only 12 minutes it goes by in a heartbeat but it is a very nice tale very apropos for Halloween. With the added attractions of being free with a donation to charity, how could you go wrong?
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Villa 3-2 QPR media watch [18.03.13 AM]: Bumper match reports
Independent: QPR's pain was Villa's gain on an afternoon which suggested Paul Lambert's faith in his inexperienced players is finally paying off. Paul Lambert, the Villa manager, spoke afterwards of the difficulty of "trying to build something plus get results" and they owed this result to two players in particular. Goalkeeper Brad Guzan, first choice this season ahead of Shay Given, made three world-class saves in the first half before forward Andreas Weimann inspired Villa to victory in the second. Daily Express: Andreas Weimann kept Aston Villa safe last year and looks as if will do it again this season, but Harry Redknapp is still looking for a hero. Led by Weimann, Villa made a decisive break for safety and left QPR seven points adrift. Against QPR, Weimann scored and then set up Christian Benteke for the winner. It was the first time Villa had recorded back-to-back league wins for two years. Guardian: Indebted to the excellent Brad Guzan for making three outstanding saves in the first half, Villa were inspired by Andreas Weimann after the interval. The Austrian, who never stopped running, drilled home his eleventh of the season and also set up the winner for Christian Benteke. Villa manager Paul Lambert's celebrations when Benteke swept home provided a measure of how much this result meant to him. Daily Telegraph: This performance will increase Paul Lambert's optimism of avoiding relegation. His young side's lack of experience has been called into question but this was a resilient, spirited performance epitomised by Andreas Weimann. Birmingham Mail: Andi Weimann's team-mates have urged Villa and the talismanic striker to agree a new contract, with Paul Lambert predicting he can go a "long way" in the game. Weimann took his tally to eleven league and cup goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over QPR and also set up the winner for strike partner Christian Benteke. Birmingham Mail: Andi Weimann paid tribute to the claret and blue crowd for cheering Villa to victory after inspiring a thrilling win over survival rivals QPR. Weimann scored the second goal and created Christian Benteke's winner with Gabby Agbonlahor also on target during the 3-2 triumph. Birmingham Mail: Faith [noun] 1. Complete trust or confidence. 2. Strong belief based on spiritual conviction rather than proof. A fanbase who have this season put the faith in Villa Park faithful more than ever before were finally rewarded with their most tangible evidence of hope yet against the hapless Hoops. Harry Redknapp's attempts to swing the pendulum of pressure Villa's way with amateur psychology by claiming the expectant crowd could create a suffocating atmosphere for Paul Lambert's young team didn't work. Ultimately it was mind over matter. Daily Mirror: Brad Guzan insists Aston Villa's vital win is the springboard to safety - and can finally convince their worried fans they are good enough. Villa have endured a rollercoaster season in and around the dropzone. But they have now finally secured back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since May 2011. Just as in the win at Reading, Villa showed true grit to recover from falling behind after another defensive mistake. Keeper Guzan, again outstanding, reckons Villa's fight, commitment and skill should finally silence the doubting supporters. Daily Star: Villa's Brad Guzan pulled off a couple of world-class saves in the first half - both from Christopher Samba and within a minute of each other - which almost certainly stopped Paul Lambert's nervous team from crumbling. "Fortunately for me, I was able to keep a few out and give the guys in front of me a chance to level the score and go on and win the game," the USA keeper said. Daily Mail: Jamie Redknapp Column - Christian Benteke scored his seventh goal in seven games and will take the headlines. But I was at Villa Park and the standout player as Andreas Weimann, who never stops moving, scored a crucial goal and was a pain to QPR in a result that could keep Villa in the league. *The extracts on this page are taken from various newspapers and media outlets. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Aston Villa. |
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I'd consider the La Sportiva Helios. It has the same drop, only slightly heavier, and can handle pretty gnarly stuff for it's weight. I don't think you'll run into a problem with a high back heel. Good luck!
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